Oakland Super Heroes Project

Project Description

Attitudinal Healing Connection (AHC) is sponsoring the Hoover Corridor Neighborhood’s first large scale mural revitalization and beautification project. Over the course of five years we plan to complete six below the 580 freeway in West Oakland. Mural #1 on San Pablo Avenue was completed in July 2012. Using the theme of super heroes, the murals are designed by middle and high school students. The project is intended to uplift and positively transform the neighborhood. These murals serve as a gateway to West and Downtown Oakland, as well as Emeryville and are becoming a key way in which our community is perceived. In July of 2012 AHC walked the neighborhood of the Hoover District to survey people in the community, asking citizens to think about their greatest concerns, as well as strengths, and dreams for this community. Team members went door-to-door, diving into the heart and soul of the community to engage community members. Information collected from the surveys serves as a great source of information for the design of the mural.

The first of the six murals was designed by students from McClymonds 4th period art class, taught by Ms. Marr. The second of the six murals was designed by students from Westlake Middle School’s afterschool program. The class was taught by Ryan Martin who was involved in the of mural #1. The third of the six murals was designed by West Oakland Middle School students from Ms. Thomas and Ms. Hicks classes. The Self as Super Hero curriculum was taught by Ms. Orlonda Uffre. The project implementation at West Oakland Middle School, like the previous ones, took students through a process to develop the concept and design a mural addressing our community’s deepest concerns. Students from West Oakland Middle School tackle social problems and create super heroes with powers to bring about real change in their neighborhood. These students collectively developed the concepts, heroes, and the stories behind them. The heroes have culminated in an illuminating scene but were developed creatively as an immergence of dreams and imaginations.

The third mural is located on West Street, between 35th St. and 36th Street, with consecutive murals along the 580 freeway from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Market Street. The Art Director is David Burke who served as the lead artist for Mural #1. The Lead Artist is Javier Rocabado who served as an assisting artist in Mural #2. In addition, AHC will be hiring mostly Oakland based to paint the murals, as the whole process will promote and exemplify community collaboration from beginning to end. The story behind the mural is attached.

Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project

Timeline

The project will begin June 2014 and end March 2015

a. March – May: Engage youth for the conceptual development of the design for mural #3

b. April - September: Hire Art Director and Lead Artist

c. September – December: Fundraising, planning and organizing

d. October: Design Approval Complete by City of Oakland

e. November-January: Design Approval Complete by Cal Trans

f. January: Call to Artist

g. February - March: Mural Preparation and Painting

h. April: Mural Unveiling

Javier G. Rocabado Contact Tel : 510 932-0664 e-mail : [email protected]

Address 841 Apgar st Oakland 94608

Profile Objective I am seeking to fill the Lead Artist position for Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project Availability Immediately

Key Skills

Large Mural painting, portraiture, , painting in several mediums: acrylic, oil, pastels, , water color landscape painting, flora fauna and cityscapes, color theory and sensitive esthetics. Wood Working, light carpentry, mold making, painting (faux finishes), construction and plastering, Metal Construction: arch welding, torch cutting and riveting.

Education 1986 to 1990 Academy of Art University BFA San Francisco, CA

1995 San Francisco State University (downtown campus) web graphic design classes San Francisco, CA

Work Experience Freelance mural artist June, 2007 to present

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Colusa, CA Painted two 25’x 7’ murals for the Central Altar and a 12’ x 12’ grotto for the image of Lady of Lourdes

Montaire Residential Condominiums Russian Hill, San Francisco acrylic over a plastered wall 40’ x 25’ decorative mural.

Vasary Men’s boutique in Las Vegas NV Painted and designed a 12’ x 7’ oil paint over canvas of the “Three Graces” .

Currently represented by: Fifty 24 SF Gallery, San Francisco, CA

De Young Museum of Art Life-size installations at “Art Fridays”

SOMarts Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA Art installations for the Day of the Dead and Pride Day at ONU plaza.

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA “Transgressions” Group art shows

Amaru Arts Gallery – 510 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 2002 – 2006- Store Manager, & Proprietor

Activities and Interests Art, History, Current Events, Animals, Hiking, Film

Languages English (second) Spanish (native)

Javier Rocabado Contact Tel : 510 932-0664 e-mail : [email protected]

References Annamarie Deeney

Property Manager Chandler Properties 2799 California St. San Francisco, CA 94115 Office: 415-921-5733 ext 325 Fax: 415-921-0841 Joe Joseph G. Berger, CFE Berger & Berger, Inc Marine Insurance Inv. P.O.Box 547 Colusa, CA. 95932 530-458-2873, Office 530-458-7783.

Rev.Roy Doner [email protected] Vickie Moody, Secretary Our Lady of Lord's Parish 530 458 4170

Adrian Ordenana Photographer 149 Prentiss Street San Francisco, CA 94117 415-730-5847

Oakland Super Heroes Mural Project Budget 2015 EXPENSES WOPAC Funding Salaries for Project Staff (Listed by title) Project Management $ 15,305.00 Fringe Benefits @ 15% $ 2,295.75 Subtotal - Salaries & Benefits $ 17,600.75

Consultants & Professional Fees Managing, Lead and Assisting Artists $ 40,000.00 Photographer/Videographer $ 1,750.00

Subtotal - Consultants' fees $ 41,750.00 Total Personnel Expenses

Non-Personnel Telephone, Fax & Internet Services $ 200.00 Printing/Copies $ 300.00 Insurance $ 1,000.00 Permits $ 700.00 Food $ 500.00 Youth Stipends $ 500.00 Transportation/ Fieldtrips $ 300.00 Non-Personnel Mural Supplies Wall Preparation $ 750.00 Paint, Brush, Graphic Supplies, Blacklines, color copies $ 7,000.00 Scaffold Rental $ 900.00 Protective Coating $ 1,500.00

Total Non-personnel Expenses $ 13,650.00

Sub Total Expenses $ 73,000.75

Administrative Overhead (10%) $ 7,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 80,000.75

AHC Super Hero Mural Project Action Plan

Location: Hoover Corridor at West and 35th Streets, West Oakland

Project Duration: March 2, 2015 – April 9, 2015

Project Director: Amana Harris Art Director: David Burke Lead Artist: Javier Rocabado

Project Summary: Approximately 30 days

1. Build Scaffolding 1-2 days 2. Prep and Prime Wall 1-2 days 3. Stain Wall/Background 1-2 days 4. Draw Trees/Flowers/ Ribbons 2-3 days 5. Paint Trees and Flowers 3-4 days 6. Draw Houses and Figures (Foreground/Sides) 3-4 days 7. Paint Houses and Figures (Foreground/Sides) 3-4 days 8. Draw & Paint Figure and details (Mid Ground) 2-3 days 9. Touch ups 2 days 10. Apply Anti- Coat 1 day

Goal: Build Scaffolding/Set up

Objective: Build Scaffolding (4 Towers), Organize Storage

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Assemble David 1-2 days March 2-3 sections of Javier scaffolding across 4-6 Assistants 6-8 Assistants the length of the wall Scaffolding Parts 2. Assemble small Painting Materials storage shed 3. Organize materials

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Goal: Prepare and Prime Wall

Objective: Repair any problems with the surface and apply primer coat over the entire surface area of the wall Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Scrape and patch David 1-2 days March 4-6 areas that are Javier flaking 2-3 Assistants 3-5 people 2. Apply primer coat Primer Rollers Roller Trays Drop Cloth Paint Sprayer

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Goal: Stain Wall/Background

Objective: Stain the sky that covers the top portion of the wall

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Roll out sections David 1-2 days March 9-10 of stain Javier 2. Blend sections of 2-3 Assistants 3-5 people color with rollers Background Colors Rollers Roller Trays Brushes Water Buckets

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Goal: Draw Houses

Objective: Sketch all of the Background architecture

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Draw the David 2 days March 11-13 outlines for the Javier 8-10 people houses 6-8 assistants Chalk Chalk Line Paint Brushes Long Straight Edge(s)

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Goal: Paint Houses

Objective: Paint all of the details on the houses and the rest of the skyline

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Prepare paint David 3 days March 16-18 2. Assign areas to Javier 8-10 people be painted 6-8 assistants 3. Paint Houses Paint Brushes Buckets for Water Drop Cloth

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Goal: Draw Figures on Sidewalk (Middle Ground)

Objective: Draw/Transfer all figures on or above the sidewalk

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Draw/transfer David 3-4 days* March 19 - 23 the figures on the Javier left side of the wall 2 Assistants 4 people 2. Draw/transfer the figures on the right Cartoons of Figures side of the wall Chalk Paint Brushes

* Assistants can paint one section while other areas are being drawn

Notes: Cartoons of figures will be prepared ahead of time

Goal: Paint Figures & Foreground

Objective: Paint all of the figures on or above the sidewalk. Paint the central foreground area. Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Prepare paint Aaron 3-4 days March 24 - 27 2. Assign areas to David 8-10 people assistants 6-8 assistants 3. Paint the figures Paint 4. Paint foreground Brushes Buckets for Water Drop Cloth

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Goal: Draw & Paint figures in foreground

Objective: Once the foreground is completed, draw and paint figures in the foreground.

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Finish David 3-5 days March 30 – April 3 Foreground Javier 8-10 people 2. Draw/Transfer 6-8 Assistants figures Cartoons of figures 3. Paint figures Paint Brushes Buckets for Water Drop Cloth

Notes: Cartoons of figures will be prepared ahead of time

Goal: Touch Ups

Objective: Review the entire mural and retouch any areas that need attention

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Review the David 3 days April 6 - 8 finished areas of the Javier 6-8 people mural 4-6 Assistants 2. Retouch areas Paint that need to be Brushes repainted, fixed, Buckets for Water etc. Drop Cloth

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Goal: Apply Anti-Graffiti Coat (after one month of curing)

Objective: Apply Anti-Graffiti Coat

Implementation Responsibilities Resources Timeline: What Will Be Done? Who Will Do It? Time/People/Materials Start/Finish Date 1. Roll on the anti- David 1 day April 9 graffiti Coat Javier 3-4 people 2 assistants Anti Graffiti Coating Rollers

Notes: Anti-Graffiti Coat will be applied after the mural has cured for one month